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SAF 509Y

1983 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,612 mi
Last recorded14,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Bonneville11,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAF 509Y
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2023 14,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 13,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 11,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 10,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 9,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 8,808 miles

no lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 29,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 58,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,055 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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SAF 509Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAF 509Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAF 509Y?

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What year was SAF 509Y registered?

SAF 509Y is a 1983 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 March 1983.

Is SAF 509Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAF 509Y shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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